Bøger af Kris Kelley

Here we have 38 affordable, conservative retirement towns from across the U.S., places housing prices are below the national median or equal to the national median and where the majority of residents hold traditional, politically conservative views. Some of these places lean to the right, while others are deep red. A few are in liberal states, but most are in conservative areas of the country. All are safe, and each town is in a state that is friendly or leaning that way when it comes to retirement taxes. Some towns have a youthful population while others have a median age close to or above the national median. And while the common thread among all these places is their affordability and conservative values, we also look at each town's population, climate, crime rate, internet providers, amenities, nearest domestic airport, education levels, whether a hospital is nearby and more, including each place's drawbacks.

UPDATED September, 2021! With its abundant sunshine, striking natural landscapes and relaxed lifestyle, the Southwestern United States is wonderful place to retire. Unfortunately, many towns in the Southwest are expensive. Places such as Flagstaff, Arizona and Georgetown, Texas are often hailed as great places to retire, but they have living costs well above the national average. Here, though, are 18 reasonably priced Southwestern towns with living costs equal to or below the national average. Some of spots towns are fairly well known, while others are still off the national radar. All of these places have safe neighborhoods, recreational and/or cultural amenities, a local or nearby public library and local or nearby accredited medical facilities. Each also has a welcoming quality that makes it a desirable place to live. No one place is perfect, however, so we take a look at each town's drawbacks as well.

UPDATED January, 2023, plus seven bonus towns added! Living near the water is a lifelong dream for many people. So when retirement time arrives, moving to a lakeside town, riverfront hamlet or seaside community is a natural inclination. The trick is to find a place to retire near the water that is reasonably priced. Here we have 35 towns (plus seven more) that sit next to a lake, have a lake within their boundaries or are along a river or a seacoast. They have a cost of living that meets the national average or is below the national average as determined primarily by housing costs. No place is perfect, however, so we point out each town's potential drawbacks. We also look at population, climate, home prices, percentage of residents age 45 or better, medical facilities, public transportation, crime rates, political leanings and more! Reviews are short and to the point for quick reading.

Updated January, 2023! Thinking of retiring in Florida? The state is as popular as ever with retirees, thanks to its favorable tax structure, warm weather and beautiful beaches. Not all Florida towns, however, are created equal. Here we have 39 Florida towns that are worth consideration when it comes to retirement. Some are well known. Others are off the radar. The towns with the lower costs are not fancy places, but they are safe and comfortable. The upscale towns have amenities and a quality of life that are worth the higher prices. In each town, we look at population, median home price, percentage of people age 45 or better, medical facilities, transportation, climate, political leanings and more. And because no place is perfect, we also note each town's drawbacks. Reviews are short and to the point for quick reading.